Azita

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Pronounced ah-ZEE-tah /ɑˈziː.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Persian name carried by a figure in the tradition around the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's great eleventh-century epic of Iranian kings and heroes. The precise sense is debated; some references connect it to ideas of nobility or freedom.Low

In 30 seconds: A Persian name: Azita comes from the Shahnameh tradition (said 'ah-ZEE-tah'). Elegant and old-rooted.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningA Persian name carried by a figure in the tradition around the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's great eleventh-century epic of Iranian kings and heroes. The precise sense is debated; some references connect it to ideas of nobility or freedom.

U.S. rank (2023)#15529 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azita is a Persian girls' name associated with the tradition around the Shahnameh, the eleventh-century epic composed by Ferdowsi that preserved much of the Persian language and its legendary history. Modern Iranian families use it widely. References differ on the precise sense - suggestions include nobility and freedom - so we note the uncertainty (said 'ah-ZEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, well known in Iran.

Did you know? The Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's eleventh-century Book of Kings, is the great epic of Persian literature - and Azita belongs to the world of names it carries into modern Iranian use.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Azita — Persian given name; Shahnameh (Ferdowsi) tradition

Variations

AzidaAzitahAzin

Nicknames

AziZita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azita mean?

Azita is a Persian name from the Shahnameh tradition; the precise sense is debated, which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Azita?

It's said ah-ZEE-tah /ɑˈziː.tɑ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azita a boy or girl name?

Azita is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Azita?

Azita is extremely rare in the U.S.